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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $16,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $13,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009200920092009
ModelJettaJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSELTDI328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640
Sport Package 700     1,350    
Sunroof 900         1,050
Navigation Package   1,200        
Folding second row seats     475 475 475 475
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475 475
HD radio     350 350 350 350
iPod integration     400 400 400 400
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Navigation system     2,100 2,100 2,100  
Proximity key     500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595 595
6-speed manual       0    
Technology Package           3,250
Rear spoiler           0
Sport Package 672     1,230    
Sunroof 864         955
Navigation Package   1,152        
Folding second row seats     430 430 430 430
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430 430 430
HD radio     315 315 315 315
iPod integration     365 365 365 365
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Navigation system     1,910 1,910 1,910  
Proximity key     455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540 540
6-speed manual       0    
Technology Package           2,960
Rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 1,600 1,200 5,395 6,745 5,395 7,095
Options (change) 1,536 1,152 4,900 6,130 4,900 6,450
Destination 770 770 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -900 1,300
Total Price $23,765 $24,965 $39,820 $47,870 $49,220 $64,070
Total Invoice $22,845 $23,997 $36,815 $44,210 $45,395 $59,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,774
Model Year201120112009200920092009
ModelJettaJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSELTDI328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionM5M6M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$23,765$24,965$39,820$47,870$49,220$64,070
Adjustments for Features-250-1,320-3,170-3,820-4,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,740$24,965$38,500$44,700$45,400$59,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$6,200$6,900$20,750
Total Invoice$22,845$23,997$36,815$44,210$45,395$59,215
Adjustments for Features-240-1,220-2,928-3,523-4,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,821$23,997$35,595$41,282$41,872$54,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,176$0$5,687$6,277$19,165

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120112009200920092009
ModelJettaJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSELTDI328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100     
Floor mats$75$75    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75     
Partial leather seating sufaces     $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
Wood trim  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$1,075$1,050$2,370$4,220$4,870$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$1,320$3,170$3,820$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-1,220-2,928-3,523-4,455

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112009
ModelJetta3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in108.7 in
Length182.2 in178.2 in
Width70.0 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested35067%
Total Not Requested17533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested85050%
Total Not Requested84050%

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